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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,663.92, 465,957.12 and 184,671.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,663.92, 465,957.12 and 184,671.64 is: 254,836.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,663.92 : 465,957.12 = 184,671.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,663.92/465,957.12 = 184,671.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,663.92x = 465,957.12 × 184,671.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,663.92x = 86,049,065,520.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,049,065,520.08/337,663.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,836.42

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